Mowing wet grass, I have the solution!
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- Hello You Tube, it’s Rob from Maxwells Grass Cutting Services based in the North East of England.
Today’s video is just a quick reminder that one mower doesn’t tick every box . To be successful in the gardening industry investment is so important. Or to make life easier.
Today the Stihl RM 650 V, performed brilliantly in the rain. Without it, my day would have been so miserable.
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Remember, when the green gold is growing, keep mowing.
All the best.
Rob.
I have the 21 inch version with the blade brake cable for 2 years now. Been telling anyone that will listen….it bags grass for fun. Wet lawns or overgrown lawns absolutely packs the bag. It mulches too. Light and well balanced. Best mower ive ever owned. Been a game changer for me, allowing me to carry on mowing lawns in the wet. In the past i had to stop. Glad you happy with yours
Thanks for watching and your comment Carl. I am happy with the Stihl. As you say . A game changer.
Brilliant mower for wet grass and a good price… well worth the £s spent rob 👍👍
Thank you. I do like the overall mower. However the finish isn’t as good as the Honda hrx 537, but yes it’s half the price. All the best to you.
You're right about this mower, I have recently bought one, and used it for the first time today in the rain. Did 5 lawns cut really well, collected really well I had to check the lawn was still down as I was mowing 😂. Cheers.SSHH
Pleased you like it. All the best.
You’re one happy gardener Rob . Good to see. Keep the videos coming..
Thanks Gary. Nobody wants to watch negativity or someone being miserable. I try to be upbeat. All the best.
Well done Rob! Glad to see your smiling in the rain! 😄😄
Cheers Ken. Keep your content coming, tell more stories. All the best.
i have the viking 655, same as the stihl, cuts and bags outstandly in the wet, i love it
Your right. They are outstanding in the wet. All the best.
Hi Rob,
Great video best in the wet Stihl
Thanks Lee, appreciate your comment.
Brilliant Rob, its on me bucket list mate. Keep up the great work. Keith, Smiley Gardens.
Thanks Keith. All the best.
We all need that one little thing that makes us smile when out😀 always good to have some sort of plan for weather changes, either change of kit or jobs👍
Cheers Nathan. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you.
Great video Rob. Inspiring stuff. Love how cheerful you are!
Thanks Andy. All the best.
Great to have a backup plan Rob. Look forward to the full review.
Leave it with me Adam. All the best.
I have the same Stihl mower as you as my number 1. Always does a good, job and don’t worry about the weather. It cuts it and has never let me down. 👍
Pleased your happy with it Paul. All the best.
Hi Rob always good to have a plan if possible and todays yours was spot on! Pleas do a review of the mower as I’m so tempted to get one but never seen them running
I will. Thanks for watching.
Hi Rob.i just bought the tiny stihl rma339c....runs on the ak series batteries. Was sceptical but uts amazing !!! Some of gardens have lots of steps so bigger mowers too difficult to carry. I have other larger stihl petrol mowers, mulchers and sarifiers but this diddy mower has really impressed ne...can lift with one hand. No petrol, no oil, no filters, can store stood up or on edge. Keep well and keep uo the good work. Regards, Nigel
diddy mowers are great always have one onboard for the tiny gardens up the steps so relaxing to use
Thanks Nigel. I will have a look. All the best.
Cheers Mark.
Sorry you've been getting our share of the rain Rob! We could do with some down here in Essex, I've had to weed beds with no coat or jumper on and my shirts must be fading in the hours of bleaching sun. You had a great result there, I hate clogging decks! Get off home and get dry!
Thanks Tony. It’s brightened up a little now. All the best.
Nice one Rob, I have to admit I always have this issue in wet grass, must be a thing with bags in general
Bags are a pain in the wet. All the best.
Air circulation, in a bag is zero in a plastic collector harder for the air to escape so collects better
Great video like usual Rob.!! Thank you for sharing your feedback.
I started on my own from the end of February and my first lawnwower I have purchased is the Stihl RM 545 VR which I have been really pleased with the purchase. Start of the next season I think I will plan on purchasing the Stihl RM 655 RS to upgrade and use my current one sharing the load on the smaller not so good lawns😄 All the best up there for the rest of this season🤑
Thanks Nicky. I do like Stihl products. All the best.
I never thought I would find a mower to make cutting wet grass enjoyable I have the STIHL RM 545 VR not has heavy duty as your one but fantastic for wet grass fills the box and no clogging I might invest in the one you have would be great for larger lawns.
Thanks Rich, I agree stihl are great in the wet.
Nice one Rob, I really must get a new drive cable for my Viking mower I have missed its great collection on these dewy mornings plus its nicer to use than the Weibang.
Get it done Jason, it makes life so much easier. All the best.
I love my Stihl mowers, best mowers I've used.
Pleased you like them. All the best.
Beautiful bit of kit 💪🏽🇬🇧👍🏽
Thank you 🙏
Hi Rob, good insight into the Stihl RM 650 Mower. Hope you got your cup of tea.😀
Thanks for watching and your comment. I did enjoy a cuppa. All the best.
Do you use normal unleaded fuel or Stihls own brand when using this mower?
I use the expensive stuff, performs better.
Hi rob we have same mower but the 21inch model it’s definitely the best mower in the wet ,it packs the grass box no problem
It’s definitely better than my Honda roller mower 21inch
Please you like it Colin. All the best.
Know that feeling. Been single-mindedly mulching for an entire season and brought out my bag for my HRU216. 45 minute properties went down to 30 minutes.
Good for you. Mulching is good, but not every time. All the best.
Bless you Rob. I am super happy for you. I know exactly what you mean when you a little chuckle to your self. Glad to hear your plan worked. I was thinking what would be the best mower in the rain. Would love to learn more about the 650. I have just bought myself an Atco 19” rotary mower with a Honda engine. I have used it about 10 times now and wasn’t happy until today. I touch the plate off and sharpened it and it cuts well now. They don’t come sharp out of the factory that’s for sure. Thanks for sharing and keep on cutting. Regards Adrian. North Yorkshire.
Thanks for watching and your comment Adrian. Your so right about blades. It often gets overlooked. Every couple of weeks I sharpen mine. It make a big difference. All the best.
After watching you Rob, I bought the stihl Rm650v new to the job myself, but it's a lovely bit of kit. The kohler engine it fantastic, start's every bit as goo as honda if not better, thrifty on juice, only down side for me, is so far, it doesn't stay running when emptying the collection box. It is top end of domestic range & not a contractor range mower, but you have to put a other aprox £1100.00 quid for pro version. The vary travel speed, is great when it thick long grass, it let's it cut it rather than push it over uncut.
It’s a great mower for £750. Your right it doesn’t have BBC. For the money it’s great value.
For me its the old
Rover em46 commercial lawnmower 5hp 21yrs old Has the plastic box and 12 settings quad blades so you can really leave a clean finish . It's been bone dry in the east Midlands all day... Mower was on cruise control today 😁👏👍🍻
Pleased for you . All the best.
Hi Rob good to see you smiling. Your enthusiasm is inspiring 👍
Thanks Michael. All the best.
Love the videos rob have same problem with hrx mowers when bags get wet grass is a night mare might invest in Stihl rm 650
Thanks for watching and your comment. The stihl are great in the wet. You need to keep the blade sharp. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices thanks for your reply rob 👍
Love the story Rob. Keep being you! Cheers 🍻
Thank you . All the best.
Seriously considering buy the Stihl RM 655 RS next year, need to keep my current mower going for this year to make it pay for itself. Kicking myself for buying the Stihl to start with, just had very bad experiences with Viking mowers in the past which put me off! Every day is a school day and we learn something new! 👍
I do like my stihl mower, especially in the wet. All the best.
My shaft drive weibang is FANTASTIC at picking up wet grass. Truly amazing. The best I've ever owned. BUT..... I know if it had a plastic grass collection box like your stihl mower instead of a cloth one it would be even better !
The key to good grass collection is a sharp high lift blade and good air flow through the bag.
That's why is so important to keep the bag clean, wash it out regular etc.
But personally if I know its going to rain at 12pm then I'll plan to finish for the day at 11.59am
You do make me laugh Gary. No winter work, no working in the rain. Your like a pal of mine who won’t play golf unless it’s shorts weather. All the best.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices LOL. Thanks buddy. Im glad I've brought a little sunshine in to your day. I'm very fortunate to 1. Have a lot of customers
2. Don't need as much as I earn on a week to week basis.
So I can afford to put my feet up over the winter and chose when I work.
All the best 👍
Good for you mate. Have a great day.
Wish they made more mowers with plastic bags…even if it was an additional extra option
@@carl8035 totally agree
Not getting enough rain here lol in south brum 😆
We have had a dry week. It was needed. 👍🏻
Well, you know what they say about how piss poor planning and all that, well you quite clearly had your A game ready for piss poor weather.
Keep em coming.
Cheers
Thanks Kev. I try my best. Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
We swapped an izy which we use for the little gardens or awkward access for a Stihl rm 248(non commercial) and it's been brilliant,light , plastic catcher so great suction ,2 years now and no probs at all at only £350 ☺️
That is awesome! All the best.
The RM must stand for Royal Marine!
Exactly Royal. 👍🏻
Great video, which is applicable to everyone who gardens professionally. What are your thoughts on using an edging machine like Geoff in Australia. As you know he uses an Atom - would it make a difference to customers in the UK?
Thanks for watching and your comment Neil. I don’t use the edger. I fear that it may cause damage. However I think it might be time to give it a try. All the best.
Definitely one of my next purchases, as much as I love honda they are terrible on wet grass
Your so right Adam. 👍🏻
That sounds like what i need, being in ireand its almost always wet lol. Mines a litle briggs and straton, it gets clogged and then the engine stops cause it cant turn. I assume this keeps running cause it doesnt clog easily? Seriously annoying must have started it 50 times today lol
There is nothing worse. All the best.👍
Nice one mate i bought 1 couple of weeks back and 2 Stihl RMA448VC battery mowers 👍🏼
I hope the battery mower works well for you. All the best.
Hi Rob, what do you use to mow long grass?
What do you use to clean your hands through out the day, so you can eat your lunch/snacks etc
Also what snacks/drinks, are good to keep energy levels up and keep hydrated through the day?
I use the Honda hrx 537 on the highest setting. Anything longer I strim then mow.
I keep hand wipes in the van, stop off at the odd garage to use the toilet and wash my hands.
I always take a few bananas with some sandwiches to feed on during the day.
I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Thanks Rob and keep those videos coming
Hi Rob do you still use the stihl ? Cheers
Ant
Yes still use it watch this space, video coming soon.
Hi Rob great video! What doesn't this mower do compared to your honda? If you just had this mower would you struggle to do your job or do you have multiple as a luxury? Cheers!
It’s a great mower, not as good as the Honda hrx 537. It’s half the price though.
Yes I could run my business with this mower as it mulches and leave a nice cut.
What I would say is , as quickly as possible invest in more equipment so you have two of everything. I hope that helps.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices excellent Thankyou for your informative response, I really appreciate it!
I assume you have to decide based on jobs and weather what mower to take for the days work?
Yes that’s correct. Common sense really. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Wonder why othe manufacturers don't make plastic collectors, they are night and day in the wet.👌
Your right Brian. All the best.
First! 😁👍
Thanks Shaun.👍🏻
I run a RM655V 21". Why anyone would mess around with anything other than Stihl beats me.......
Pleased for you . All the best.
Nice one again Rob
Thanks Wayne. 👍🏻
My pleasure Rob
Odd question, but what do you do about payment in this scenario? If you only cut the grass but still have more left to do, do you ask for full payment and then you come back for the rest another time FOC, or do you do a partial payment? Cheers
Thanks for watching and your comment George.
I always try and finish the job.
There has been occasions on commercial job were rain gas stopped play. I return , finish off then bill the customer. I hope that helps.
Great mower juat wish it would cut a little shorter.
I haven’t had an issue with it. I understand what your saying. Good luck.
Hi Rob. What cc is the engine?
It’s got the Kohler 173 cc engine. It’s extremely powerful. All the best.